How to Choose a Safety Cabinet in the Australian Market

Understanding Safety Cabinet Types

When selecting a safety cabinet in Australia, first identify which type you need:

1. Flammable Liquid Cabinets 

   • For storing flammable liquids like solvents, fuels, paints

   • Typically yellow with prominent warning labels

2. Chemical Storage Cabinets

   • For corrosive substances (acids/bases)

   • Often blue for acids, red for bases

   • May include spill containment and corrosion-resistant materials

3. Gas Cylinder Cabinets

   • For compressed gas storage

   • Include ventilation and restraint systems

   • Key Selection Criteria

     1. Compliance with Australian Standards

   • Look for cabinets compliant with:

     • AS 1940:2017 (flammable liquids)

     • AS 3780:2008 (chemical storage)

     • AS/NZS 4452:1997 (gas cylinders)

   • 2. Construction Quality

   • Double-walled steel construction (minimum 1.2mm thickness)

   • Self-closing, close-fitting doors

   • Liquid-tight spill sump (at least 150mm deep)

   • Perforated shelves for air circulation (flammable storage)

   • 3. Capacity & Size

   • Common sizes: 30L, 60L, 120L, 250L

   • Ensure adequate capacity for your needs (maximum 250L per cabinet under AS 1940)

   • Consider floor space and door access requirements

   • 4. Ventilation

   • Some cabinets offer optional ventilation ports

   • Required for certain hazardous materials

   • 5. Fire Resistance

   • Minimum 30 minutes fire resistance for flammable cabinets

   • Check fire rating certification

   • 6. Labeling & Signage

   • Must display appropriate hazard warnings

   • Australian-compliant pictograms and text

   • Maintenance Requirements

   • Keep spill sump clean and empty

   • Don't exceed maximum capacity

   • Always consult with safety professionals and refer to current Australian standards when selecting safety cabinets for your specific application.

   • Keep inventory labels updated

   • Contact us:

     M.B./ Whatapp/ Wechat: 86-138-0619-0909

     Email: sandy@cnsupesecurity.com; sandysupercoltd@gmail.com

     Web: www.chemical-storagecabinet.com; www.cnsupersecurity.com

     Tel: 86-510-88784568,88782477 Fax:86-510-88782467

     Address: Wuxi Shuangqiao Industrial Park, Xishan Dist., Wuxi ,Jiangsu, R.P.of China, 214115
     

     

     
     

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